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Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra‑steady rulers

  • May 21, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra‑steady rulers
Quantum computers get a lot of attention, even though they are not ready for prime time, but quantum sensors are already doing useful work. These sensors measure fields, forces and motion so small that ordinary background noise can drown them out. Some sensors are already in daily use, while others are moving from research labs into flight tests, hospitals and field instruments.

Originally published at Phys.org

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